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C16 TCY

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,203 mi
Last recorded33,203 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 TCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 26,111 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,987 miles

both rear tyres are worn down to 3mm wear indicaters

Pass 20 May 2011 22,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 21,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,825 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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C16 TCY is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 TCY registered?

C16 TCY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is C16 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 TCY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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